Berry says she is "happy to be home with her family and friends." She adds she's getting "stronger each day" and asks that everyone continue to respect her privacy.

The women also express gratitude to the Cleveland Courage Fund, which raised more than $1 million from around the world. Officials say 100 percent of the money will go to DeJesus, Knight, Berry and Berry's daughter, who was born during her captivity.

In the video, DeJesus and her parents thank everyone who donated for their support.

Knight, who is the last to speak on the video, says she is "doing just fine."

She adds: "I may have been through hell and back, but I am strong enough to walk through hell with a smile on my face and with my head held high and with my feet firmly on the ground."

Defiantly, she says, "I will not let the situation define who I am. I will define the situation."